Starmer's EU 'Reset' Sparks UK Political Showdown
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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 16:37
Starmer's EU 'Reset' Sparks UK Political Showdown
- •Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government plans new legislation to move the UK closer to the European Union, aiming to repair relations post-Brexit.
- •The move follows Starmer's July 2024 election win and seeks to boost Britain's economy and his premiership, which has faced public unpopularity.
- •The proposed bill, expected in spring or summer, will provide a legal framework for aligning the UK with EU rules in certain areas, potentially coinciding with Brexit's 10th anniversary.
- •Despite Labour's large majority, the legislation is anticipated to face fierce opposition from the Conservative Party and Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, who may claim "Brexit betrayal."
- •The initiative also risks internal divisions within Labour, particularly regarding a manifesto promise not to rejoin the EU customs union, a move supported by some Labour MPs and Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Why It Matters: Starmer's plan to deepen UK-EU ties through new legislation is set to ignite a major political battle.
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